Set up the proportion and solve. 54) On the map of the United States, 1 inch represents 120 miles. If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, what is the actual distance between the two cities?

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54) On the map of the United States, 1 inch represents 120 miles. If two cities are 3.5 inches apart on the map, what is the actual distance between the two cities?

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